The best thing you can do to improve your chances of landing the job: Sending an interview follow-up email.
If you’re in a hurry, here is a quick example of a perfect follow-up email:
 
 
Not only does it show you’re courteous, but also that you’re willing to take action for your job.
But if you want to send a follow-up email that REALLY gets their attention, there’s a bit more to it. Keep reading and I will show you how.
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I want to show you a three-step system for following up that goes beyond a single email. When you do this right, it will instantly make you the clear favorite for any job you’re after.




After the interview and before you even consider rushing home to draft that perfect follow-up email, make sure you do one thing: Grab the business cards or contact information of everyone you spoke to.
And I. Mean. EVERYONE.
Was there someone who screened you on the phone before you got the interview? Get their email.
Was there a panel of interviewers? Get all of their contact info.
Did a receptionist escort you to a waiting area and grab you a glass of water before your interview? Grab her business card too.
I can’t think of a single employer who wouldn’t LOVE it if their receptionist told them about the awesome interviewee who emailed them to thank them for helping them that day. They could also be your future coworker, so it’s an easy way to start building a great relationship.
The little details go a long way when it comes to the follow-up.
There are two ways you can approach your follow-up email and the pros and cons of each:
Send the hiring manager a physical card or letter
Write an email to them
In the end, though, it doesn’t matter which method you choose as long as you do it.
When you do, here’s that first script from earlier that you can use to follow up with the interview manager:
Here’s the email written out so you can copy and paste the template:


Hi [NAME],
Thanks for taking the time to chat today. I especially enjoyed talking about [XYZ].
I really think this is a great fit for both of us. Hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]


This example is for an email — but you can easily use it for a physical card too.
Notice three key things about this email:
Advanced tip: The best people in every field automate as many areas of their lives as possible. You can automate your interview follow-up email if you want to save some time and ensure it gets sent. You can do this by creating a draft of your follow-up email before you even go to the interview.
That way after it’s done, you can simply open the draft, fill in the missing details, and hit “send.” Boom. You’re done and can spend more time focusing on the Big Wins in your life.
Don’t sweat it and be patient. It may take the hiring manager several days or weeks to interview the other applicants and make a decision.
If you have not heard a response after a few days, you can send another follow-up email to check in.
Use this gentle email template to nudge them along:
Here’s the email written out so you can copy and paste the template:


Hi [NAME],
I just wanted to follow up on the [XYZ] position we chatted about on [DAY OF WEEK].
You mentioned getting in touch about potential next steps. Is there anything I can do to help speed this process along?
Thanks,
[YOUR NAME]
Notice how this email is short and gets right to the point. It uses a light touch but still lets them know you’re interested in the job.
It’s also important that this email doesn’t make the recipient feel guilty for not replying sooner. If you make them feel that way, a follow-up will backfire on you and you could lose the opportunity altogether.
The most likely thing is that they’re just busy or your first message got lost in the inbox. This email will grab their attention and bring your interview back to the top of their mind.
After that, wait one more week before sending your next, and final, response.
Advanced tip: Be sure to download a tracking app, such as HubSpot’s email tracking tool, that lets you know exactly when your interviewer opens your follow-up message. The tool notifies you the moment they see your email, so you’ll be able to follow up right then while you’re fresh on their minds.
Doing this is key because it’s not disruptive since they’re already reading your email and saves both you and the interviewer time.
If you still haven’t heard back a week later, reply to your previous interview follow-up email, saying this:
Here’s the email written out so you can copy and paste the template:


Hi [NAME],
I hope you’re doing well. I just wanted to float this email to the top of your inbox — in case you missed it.
Thanks,
[YOUR NAME]
If they’re interested, they’ll get back to you. If they still don’t reply, it’s probably safe to assume they’ve chosen someone else for the role.
If that’s the case, don’t beat yourself up. It happens to everyone at some point. Go back to the job search — and prepare even better next time.
As an extra for you, I want to show you a fantastic system to help you:
This goes beyond your typical follow-up “thanks for your time” email — and answers the question, “How do I make the person I just met want to help me?”
Introducing the Closing the Loop Technique.
This is a series of three emails you send to the person you just met with that’ll almost ensure they’ll want to keep in touch with you.
Here are the emails complete with my breakdown of why they work.


Hey Ramit,
One more testimonial to the Closing The Loop technique that you taught last night. I reached out to a prior boss I haven’t seen in 4 to 5 years about a position I heard about at that company. All I had asked for was if I could still use him as a reference and his up-to-date contact info. He responded in less than a half-hour. By following up and offering to keep him in the loop, he then responded with an offer for a letter of recommendation and an offer to send a personal email to the hiring manager on my behalf. Holy Crap! It really works…
-Greg H.
For more on this, be sure to check out my five-minute video where I break down this technique.
If you don’t have the interviewer’s email address, you can try to find it online by searching the company’s website or LinkedIn. If you still can’t find it, you can reach out to the recruiter or HR representative who scheduled the interview and ask for the interviewer’s contact information. If all else fails, you can send a thank-you note or follow-up message through the LinkedIn platform or the company’s website.
Yes, it’s okay to ask for feedback in a follow-up email after an interview. However, it’s important to be polite and respectful in your request and to not come across as pushy or entitled. You can simply ask if the interviewer has any feedback or suggestions for how you can improve your skills or interview performance in the future.
If you don’t hear back after an interview, it’s generally best to follow up once about a week or two after the interview. If you still don’t receive a response after that, it’s probably best to move on and focus on other opportunities. It’s important to balance persistence with professionalism, and not to become a nuisance by following up too frequently.
It’s one of the best things I’ve published, and totally free – just tell me where to send it:
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This is key, so I’m going to say it again.
Your interviewer’s reputation is on the line.



Based on the few minutes they interact with you, your interviewer has to make a lot of important assessments. Do you have the right skills? Will you fit with the company culture? Are you reliable and trustworthy? etc.


It’s like speed-dating on steroids — with one major exception. If they judge you incorrectly, they don’t just risk an awkward second date. They risk their boss questioning their judgment for the rest of their career.


And if it doesn’t work out, they have wasted months of time and thousands of dollars. They need to get this right. Not just for YOU but for THEM.


It’s important to keep this in mind when you go into an interview.


Your success is in their best interest. And when you follow up correctly after an interview, you make their job easier by proving you’re a Top Performer who deserves the job.








Hey Amy,
Saw this article in the Wall Street Journal and it reminded me of what you said about productivity tests! No response needed, just thought you might find it interesting.
John
Now we start to shake things up. The person you’re emailing likely wasn’t expecting to ever hear back from you again. They especially weren’t expecting you to send something of value to them.
This can be anything — a blog post, email newsletter, YouTube video — as long as you know they will find it interesting.
How do you know this? Because during your meeting, you listened to what they said and noted the things that piqued their interest.
Pay close attention to the phrase used in the last sentence: “No response needed.” This is music to a busy person’s ears. Think about it: I get 600+ emails/day, and do you know what most of them want? They want something from me. When you can say “No response needed,” and send me something I find fascinating, you’re adding value to my life.


Hi Amy,
Wanted to give you an update: I did end up talking to Susan, and you were right — Acme is definitely a fit for me. I’m reaching out to a friend there to learn all I can about Acme before I apply. If there’s anyone else you think I should speak to, please let me know.
Thanks again! I’ll let you know how it goes.
John
Now is when you separate yourself from 99.999% of people by showing the person you’re emailing that you actually took action on what they suggested.
If you give specific names of people and companies, that’ll show you were listening. It’ll also show the person you’re emailing that they were right — which is a major psychological boost for them.
Just like my Briefcase Technique, this system seems simple and obvious — until you use it. Then its true power is revealed.
And it’s incredibly effective. Check out this email I got from a reader who used the Closing the Loop Technique to help him get a job.


Hey Ramit,
One more testimonial to the Closing The Loop technique that you taught last night. I reached out to a prior boss I haven’t seen in 4 to 5 years about a position I heard about at that company. All I had asked for was if I could still use him as a reference and his up-to-date contact info. He responded in less than a half-hour. By following up and offering to keep him in the loop, he then responded with an offer for a letter of recommendation and an offer to send a personal email to the hiring manager on my behalf. Holy Crap! It really works…
-Greg H.
For more on this, be sure to check out my five-minute video where I break down this technique.
If you don’t have the interviewer’s email address, you can try to find it online by searching the company’s website or LinkedIn. If you still can’t find it, you can reach out to the recruiter or HR representative who scheduled the interview and ask for the interviewer’s contact information. If all else fails, you can send a thank-you note or follow-up message through the LinkedIn platform or the company’s website.
Yes, it’s okay to ask for feedback in a follow-up email after an interview. However, it’s important to be polite and respectful in your request and to not come across as pushy or entitled. You can simply ask if the interviewer has any feedback or suggestions for how you can improve your skills or interview performance in the future.
If you don’t hear back after an interview, it’s generally best to follow up once about a week or two after the interview. If you still don’t receive a response after that, it’s probably best to move on and focus on other opportunities. It’s important to balance persistence with professionalism, and not to become a nuisance by following up too frequently.
It’s one of the best things I’ve published, and totally free – just tell me where to send it:
Ramit’s best advice, straight to your inbox.

source

This is key, so I’m going to say it again.
Your interviewer’s reputation is on the line.



Based on the few minutes they interact with you, your interviewer has to make a lot of important assessments. Do you have the right skills? Will you fit with the company culture? Are you reliable and trustworthy? etc.


It’s like speed-dating on steroids — with one major exception. If they judge you incorrectly, they don’t just risk an awkward second date. They risk their boss questioning their judgment for the rest of their career.


And if it doesn’t work out, they have wasted months of time and thousands of dollars. They need to get this right. Not just for YOU but for THEM.


It’s important to keep this in mind when you go into an interview.


Your success is in their best interest. And when you follow up correctly after an interview, you make their job easier by proving you’re a Top Performer who deserves the job.








Hey Amy,
Saw this article in the Wall Street Journal and it reminded me of what you said about productivity tests! No response needed, just thought you might find it interesting.
John
Now we start to shake things up. The person you’re emailing likely wasn’t expecting to ever hear back from you again. They especially weren’t expecting you to send something of value to them.
This can be anything — a blog post, email newsletter, YouTube video — as long as you know they will find it interesting.
How do you know this? Because during your meeting, you listened to what they said and noted the things that piqued their interest.
Pay close attention to the phrase used in the last sentence: “No response needed.” This is music to a busy person’s ears. Think about it: I get 600+ emails/day, and do you know what most of them want? They want something from me. When you can say “No response needed,” and send me something I find fascinating, you’re adding value to my life.


Hi Amy,
Wanted to give you an update: I did end up talking to Susan, and you were right — Acme is definitely a fit for me. I’m reaching out to a friend there to learn all I can about Acme before I apply. If there’s anyone else you think I should speak to, please let me know.
Thanks again! I’ll let you know how it goes.
John
Now is when you separate yourself from 99.999% of people by showing the person you’re emailing that you actually took action on what they suggested.
If you give specific names of people and companies, that’ll show you were listening. It’ll also show the person you’re emailing that they were right — which is a major psychological boost for them.
Just like my Briefcase Technique, this system seems simple and obvious — until you use it. Then its true power is revealed.
And it’s incredibly effective. Check out this email I got from a reader who used the Closing the Loop Technique to help him get a job.


Hey Ramit,
One more testimonial to the Closing The Loop technique that you taught last night. I reached out to a prior boss I haven’t seen in 4 to 5 years about a position I heard about at that company. All I had asked for was if I could still use him as a reference and his up-to-date contact info. He responded in less than a half-hour. By following up and offering to keep him in the loop, he then responded with an offer for a letter of recommendation and an offer to send a personal email to the hiring manager on my behalf. Holy Crap! It really works…
-Greg H.
For more on this, be sure to check out my five-minute video where I break down this technique.
If you don’t have the interviewer’s email address, you can try to find it online by searching the company’s website or LinkedIn. If you still can’t find it, you can reach out to the recruiter or HR representative who scheduled the interview and ask for the interviewer’s contact information. If all else fails, you can send a thank-you note or follow-up message through the LinkedIn platform or the company’s website.
Yes, it’s okay to ask for feedback in a follow-up email after an interview. However, it’s important to be polite and respectful in your request and to not come across as pushy or entitled. You can simply ask if the interviewer has any feedback or suggestions for how you can improve your skills or interview performance in the future.
If you don’t hear back after an interview, it’s generally best to follow up once about a week or two after the interview. If you still don’t receive a response after that, it’s probably best to move on and focus on other opportunities. It’s important to balance persistence with professionalism, and not to become a nuisance by following up too frequently.
It’s one of the best things I’ve published, and totally free – just tell me where to send it:
Ramit’s best advice, straight to your inbox.

source

Hi Amy,
Just wanted to thank you again for meeting with me earlier. I’m definitely going to get in touch with Susan as you recommended. I’ll keep you in the loop, and of course, please let me know if there’s anything I can do to repay the favor!
John
A few things to note: First, the thank you is simple. No need to spill more ink than you need to.
It also references a specific action item you’re going to follow up on. This shows the person you’re emailing that you were paying attention during the interview.
The email ends with a solid offer from you to help in any way you can — while asking nothing of the recipient.
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It doesn’t matter how good your interview was — you STILL need to send a follow-up email for five reasons:




Imagine you’re in the process of hiring and you have two potential candidates. Both are equally qualified for the role and interviewed well — but only ONE of them sent you a follow-up message thanking you for your time and calling back to some points you made that really made an impact on them.


Who do you think you’re going to pick for the job?


Answer: THE PERSON WHO SENT YOU THE FOLLOW-UP MESSAGE!!


It’s important to also keep in mind that your interviewer’s reputation is on the line.


This is key, so I’m going to say it again.
Your interviewer’s reputation is on the line.



Based on the few minutes they interact with you, your interviewer has to make a lot of important assessments. Do you have the right skills? Will you fit with the company culture? Are you reliable and trustworthy? etc.


It’s like speed-dating on steroids — with one major exception. If they judge you incorrectly, they don’t just risk an awkward second date. They risk their boss questioning their judgment for the rest of their career.


And if it doesn’t work out, they have wasted months of time and thousands of dollars. They need to get this right. Not just for YOU but for THEM.


It’s important to keep this in mind when you go into an interview.


Your success is in their best interest. And when you follow up correctly after an interview, you make their job easier by proving you’re a Top Performer who deserves the job.








Hey Amy,
Saw this article in the Wall Street Journal and it reminded me of what you said about productivity tests! No response needed, just thought you might find it interesting.
John
Now we start to shake things up. The person you’re emailing likely wasn’t expecting to ever hear back from you again. They especially weren’t expecting you to send something of value to them.
This can be anything — a blog post, email newsletter, YouTube video — as long as you know they will find it interesting.
How do you know this? Because during your meeting, you listened to what they said and noted the things that piqued their interest.
Pay close attention to the phrase used in the last sentence: “No response needed.” This is music to a busy person’s ears. Think about it: I get 600+ emails/day, and do you know what most of them want? They want something from me. When you can say “No response needed,” and send me something I find fascinating, you’re adding value to my life.


Hi Amy,
Wanted to give you an update: I did end up talking to Susan, and you were right — Acme is definitely a fit for me. I’m reaching out to a friend there to learn all I can about Acme before I apply. If there’s anyone else you think I should speak to, please let me know.
Thanks again! I’ll let you know how it goes.
John
Now is when you separate yourself from 99.999% of people by showing the person you’re emailing that you actually took action on what they suggested.
If you give specific names of people and companies, that’ll show you were listening. It’ll also show the person you’re emailing that they were right — which is a major psychological boost for them.
Just like my Briefcase Technique, this system seems simple and obvious — until you use it. Then its true power is revealed.
And it’s incredibly effective. Check out this email I got from a reader who used the Closing the Loop Technique to help him get a job.


Hey Ramit,
One more testimonial to the Closing The Loop technique that you taught last night. I reached out to a prior boss I haven’t seen in 4 to 5 years about a position I heard about at that company. All I had asked for was if I could still use him as a reference and his up-to-date contact info. He responded in less than a half-hour. By following up and offering to keep him in the loop, he then responded with an offer for a letter of recommendation and an offer to send a personal email to the hiring manager on my behalf. Holy Crap! It really works…
-Greg H.
For more on this, be sure to check out my five-minute video where I break down this technique.
If you don’t have the interviewer’s email address, you can try to find it online by searching the company’s website or LinkedIn. If you still can’t find it, you can reach out to the recruiter or HR representative who scheduled the interview and ask for the interviewer’s contact information. If all else fails, you can send a thank-you note or follow-up message through the LinkedIn platform or the company’s website.
Yes, it’s okay to ask for feedback in a follow-up email after an interview. However, it’s important to be polite and respectful in your request and to not come across as pushy or entitled. You can simply ask if the interviewer has any feedback or suggestions for how you can improve your skills or interview performance in the future.
If you don’t hear back after an interview, it’s generally best to follow up once about a week or two after the interview. If you still don’t receive a response after that, it’s probably best to move on and focus on other opportunities. It’s important to balance persistence with professionalism, and not to become a nuisance by following up too frequently.
It’s one of the best things I’ve published, and totally free – just tell me where to send it:
Ramit’s best advice, straight to your inbox.

source